Satanic Grotto Leader Arrested at Kansas Statehouse

A physical altercation occurred at the Kansas Statehouse involving the leader of the Satanic Grotto, Michael Stewart, who was arrested after punching Marcus Schroeder during a 'black mass' ceremony. The event was marked by competing rallies between Satanists and Christians, with Stewart defying a ban by Governor Laura Kelly on protests inside the Capitol. Stewart was warned by law enforcement that any demonstration inside the building would lead to arrest, which occurred after he began the ceremony in the rotunda. Schroeder, who attempted to snatch papers from Stewart, was also taken into custody alongside other participants from the Satanist group. Prior to the incident inside, a protester charged at Stewart outside, leading to a separate arrest. The demonstrations highlighted tensions between religious freedom and public order, with Catholic leaders calling for peaceful protests against the 'black mass'.